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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.37, 880.85 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.37, 880.85 and 376.44 is: 519.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.37 : 880.85 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.37/880.85 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.37x = 880.85 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.37x = 331,586.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,586.23/638.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.42

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